An Example of a GBIF data portal query
To demonstrate how the GBIF data portal works, we will make a query about Prunus lusitanica L. for Spain.
Enter the queries page and type the search string "Prunus lusitanica" in Search for Name field, and "Spain" in Country field. Click on Submit. Read and accept the GBIF data use agreement.
After that a list of taxa is displayed, so click on the species name "Prunus lusitanica L.", the one we are interested in.
All taxonomic information stored about the species is displayed, with a list of all the available data providers which have information about the taxa, displayed in the three columns described earlier:
Clicking on the cross icon  in the column corresponding to "Spain", we get a list of the records with specimen/observation data for Spain:
If we click on the Dynamic Map Service link from the Canadian Biodiversity Information Facility in the beginning of this page, We will see a dynamic map similar to the one below.
If you are interested in obtaining the data to analyse it later, click on the arrow  to open a window with the following options:
You can customize the data extraction selecting or deselecting the fields in the list displayed. Then you must choose the data source (the GBIF index or the original data provider), and the format. You must read the particular conditions stated by each data provider, listed on the right, and if we agree click on Accept Terms. Depending on the Internet browser used, you will see the data straight away or you will have the option to save the data in a file.
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